Northern Neil Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 At times discussions here can get a bit uptight, frought and mildly po-faced. Ok, narrow that down then - I can! That applies mainly to me over the last few days - so in atonement I open up this cheerful thread in which we can share with hilarity some of the wonderful and strange items marketed as Roman. Ebay of course is an amazing resource with its ready supply of pics, so here we go. This is a wonderful costume described as 'fancy dress Gladiator / Julius caesar'. As you can see, it is loveingly made from quality linen, rare purple silk and modelled by someone who could be Caesars twin! I was thinking of buying it for MPC's birthday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Bwahahahaha! But I think I'd be more likely to buy this costume... And then I'd dye it black. -- Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 What about this fine, authentic porcelain figure of a Roman Legionary? for those interested in buying, here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EARLY-DERBY-FIGURE-O...A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hah. My classical troll doll trumps your kitschy knick-knack. http://tinyurl.com/984fc8 -- Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hah. My classical troll doll trumps your kitschy knick-knack. Yep - thats pretty good! I like the outfit, too.. I expect we will be seeing it remodelled, in black, upon your good self? Ok... This is from AD 33, so I suppose it counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ok...This is from AD 33, so I suppose it counts! JESUS CHRIST! Hmm... I see that's a talking Jesus action figure, which makes it even more special. So, what does talking Jesus action figure say? "I just flew in from Jerusalem, and boy are my arms tired!" ? -- Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) So, what does talking Jesus action figure say? "I just flew in from Jerusalem, and boy are my arms tired!" ? -- Nephele Ha Ha Ha! yes - also, 'Save me an easter egg, mum - I'll be home on Monday!' The fancy dress company 'Karnival Kostumes - Court of Rome' seems to have many enviable items on offer. (Actually, I quite like the Graecian Goddess...) http://www.karnival-house.co.uk/acatalog/Court_of_Rome.html Edited January 21, 2009 by Northern Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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